This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Cannington Community College (CC) is situated in the heart of Cannington's business precinct and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our experienced and highly trained teachers provide innovative and engaging lessons that motivate students to achieve their potential. The College maintains a very strong focus on numeracy and literacy whilst catering for the diverse individual needs of our students. We are the only public school of this type in the inner metropolitan area of Perth.
Find out more about our school by visiting canningtoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Are you ready for the opportunity to join a dynamic and invigorated leadership team at Cannington CC to really make a difference to students in Years 7-10?
This Program Coordinator position presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to come on board and contribute to the reinvigoration of the College as we head into our next phase of development.
The College leadership team is focused on providing quality support to our staff and students and making meaningful connections with families and the wider community. We have adopted a Positive Behaviour Support approach, ensuring we have high behaviour expectations, promoting the college’s values of C.A.R.E - Considerate, Aspiring, Responsible and Engaged. A willingness to support, and model these values is an expectation of all staff.
As Program Coordinator for the Humanities and Social Sciences, and English learning areas, you will be responsible leading and managing curriculum development and compliance; you will possess a thorough understanding of the Western Australian curriculum and the ability to lead innovative and engaging learning experiences across both learning areas.
If you feel you have what it takes to align your leadership, pedagogy and strategic outlook with our commitment to a high impact, explicit instruction approach, and can motivate a team of experienced and beginning teachers, we want to hear from you.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Todd, Deputy Principal on (08) 9351 2400 or emailing michael.todd@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Michael Todd on 0436 615 743
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five [5] pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement outlining your suitability for the role. Please consider the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA919810
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.